ProvenanceSeagull' was an Australian brand. They were a branch of Botany Knitting Mills and had a factory in Carlton, Victoria.
In the 1930s synthetic fibres were beginning to replace wool in the manufacture of bathers, but Seagull continued to produce stylish merino wool swimsuits with their signature Seagull emblem embroidered on their costumes.SignificanceAn example of Australian manufactured fashion & beachwear from the early half of the 20th century.DescriptionOne-piece woman's bathing costume of blue machine knitted wool with geometric white flecks/squares. Rounded neck, medium cut rounded back, narrow shoulder straps fastening at left shoulder. Full skirt with built in trunks. Seagull emblem sewn lower left section of skirt.AcknowledgementKeywordsSportswimmingDate of Creation1930-35Date of UsageDimensionType: Total
Height: 74
Width: 46 Accession NumberHT 1985.2386
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CollectionLet’s Get Physical
Image Credits
Image FilenameHT1985-2386_CI5888.jpgPhotographerRachel Harris, Bit Scribbly Design
Image Credits
Image FilenameHT1985-2386_CI5889.jpgPhotographerRachel Harris, Bit Scribbly Design
